An episode based on one of the most interesting episodes in my dissertation research: the ways in which black sailors took part in the naval defense of a South Carolina in the early eighteenth century. They fought for a colony that did not appreciate their service or sacrifice. Nevertheless, they used their naval service as an avenue to resist the slavocracy they fought under the flag of. Song is royalty free, and is called "Pirates" by artist John Sib. Found at Pixabay.

What can we learn from virulent smallpox inoculation debates in 1721 Boston, especially when we will be having coronavirus vaccination debates exactly 300 years to the date in 2021? Let's find out in this final episode of Season One! No copyright infringement intended for either musical selection 'Three Little Drummers,' or 'Hark the Herald Angels Sing' (by Henry Burr), both of which were gotten from the Free Music Archive. 

On today's episode, I have an informal discussion with my friend Adam Morrow, the 'captain' behind the pirate persona/educational page: "Shipwrecked with Captain Marrow." We talk pirates, pop culture, and how piracy is still relevant today. Super informal but was super fun to make! Check out his page where serves up daily facts about the Golden Age of Piracy at: https://www.facebook.com/Shipwrecked-with-Captain-Marrow-105133584375424 

What role did Ben Franklin's early years play in the formation of the U.S. Navy? Find out on today's podcast!

-Music sources: Intro "Three Little Drummers from the George Washington Show by" The United States Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps is licensed under a Public Domain Mark 1.0 License, Source: Free Music Archive. 

-'Anchors Aweigh' free MP3 from navy.mil.